Kevin Belmonte, one of the C.S. Lewis Foundation’s great friends and frequent collaborators, wrote an acclaimed biography of the abolitionist hero William Wilberforce in 2007. Now, this year, one of the most widely-acclaimed audio book readers in the world, Simon Vance, (noted for his readings of “The King’s Speech,” and works by G.K. Chesterton, C.S.
Books and Film
Top 9 Books to Read for Oxbridge 2011
The C.S. Lewis Foundation presents the essential reading list for the 2011 C.S. Lewis Summer Institute at Oxbridge. Based on our conference theme of "Paradigms of Hope: Transcending Chaos and Transforming Culture," these are the books that registrants should acquaint themselves with. They can be found through our bookstore, powered by Amazon (the C.S. Lewis Foundation receives a percentage of the proceeds from purchases made through our bookstore).
New C.S. Lewis Work Found – Translation of the Aeneid
Although it was nearly lost, a copy of C.S. Lewis’s translation of the Aeneid by Virgil has been found and will be published later this year. Unfortunately, the manuscript appears to be incomplete, but what remains is of great interest to Lewis fans around the world. Here’s what the product description says: “C. S. Lewis
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Media Wrap-Up
It has been ten days since The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opened world-wide—on December 10, 2010—and in that time it has garnered much media coverage. All things Lewis, Narnia, and Aslan have been in the news as a result. The movie has received somewhat lukewarm reviews, holding a 49% on the Rotten Tomatoes movie
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Study Guide now available!
In conjunction with the major motion picture release of C.S. Lewis’s beloved Narnia book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the C.S. Lewis Foundation has prepared a study guide to the book, for use by teachers of elementary or junior high students. The guide features vocabulary, short answer, and critical thinking questions. This study guide